MassVoter.com← Harwich Select BoardHarwich Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Joint meeting
December 21, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Capital Outlay Committee and the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Larry Ballantine, Michael MacAskill, Edward McManus, Donald Howell
Absent: Stephen Ford
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as listed, with Ms. Harder's term to expire on June 30, 2021
To approve the consent agenda as listed, with Ms. Harder's term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, with Ms. Harder's term to expire on June 30, 2021, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
The Board of Selectmen send a letter of support to Senator Cyr's office regarding the pending MA legislature bills to name the Rt. 137 bridge The Hidden Wounds Memorial Bridge."
That the Board of Selectmen send a letter of support to Senator Cyr's office regarding the pending MA legislature bills to name the Rt. 137 bridge The Hidden Wounds Memorial Bridge."
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved that the Board of Selectmen send a letter of support to Senator Cyr's office regarding the pending MA legislature bills to name the Rt. 137 bridge The Hidden Wounds Memorial Bridge.", 2nd by Mr. MacAskill. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: MacAskill)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA Speed Regulations Letter to Massachusetts Department of Transportation
To authorize the Chair to sign the Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA Speed Regulations Letter to Massachusetts Department of Transportation
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA Speed Regulations Letter to Massachusetts Department of Transportation, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve Section 1.07 of the Harwich Board of Selectmen Liquor License Regulations requests for closure by licensed establishments: Villa Roma, 278 Route 28
To approve Section 1.07 of the Harwich Board of Selectmen Liquor License Regulations requests for closure by licensed establishments: Villa Roma, 278 Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve Section 1.07 of the Harwich Board of Selectmen Liquor License Regulations requests for closure by licensed establishments: Villa Roma, 278 Route 28, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Annual Innholders Licenses as presented in the packet, 2" hy Mr. Howell
To approve the Annual Innholders Licenses as presented in the packet, 2" hy Mr. Howell. The
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Annual Innholders Licenses as presented in the packet, 2" hy Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill)
Approve licenses 1-3 and 5-8 as presented in the packet
To approve licenses 1-3 and 5-8 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve licenses 1-3 and 5-8 as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Ember Pizza
To approve the Common Victualler license for Ember Pizza
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve the Common Victualler license for Ember Pizza, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. MeManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals as presented in the packet
To approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to approve M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Annual on premise Liquor License Renewals as presented in the packet, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Allow the Interim Town Administrator to execute the ITT72 Statewide Contract Authorized User Agreement with Verizon Wireless
To allow the Interim Town Administrator to execute the ITT72 Statewide Contract Authorized User Agreement with Verizon Wireless
From the minutes
“Mr. MacAskill moved to allow the Interim Town Administrator to execute the ITT72 Statewide Contract Authorized User Agreement with Verizon Wireless, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)
Execute contract (VEH 98 Statewide Contract) with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. for the purchase of a DPW Catch Basin Cleaner for $214,000.00, noting that the funding source was last Town Meeting
To execute contract (VEH 98 Statewide Contract) with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. for the purchase of a DPW Catch Basin Cleaner for $214,000.00, noting that the funding source was last Town Meeting
The minutes give the count (3-1) and name Larry Ballantine, Edward McManus, Donald Howell and Michael MacAskill, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McManus moved to execute contract (VEH 98 Statewide Contract) with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. for the purchase of a DPW Catch Basin Cleaner for $214,000.00, noting that the funding source was last Town Meeting, 2nd by Mr. Howell. The vote was 3- 1-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. McManus & Mr. Howell voting aye and Mr. MacAskill voting nay by roll call.” (Motion: McManus, second: Howell)
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Howell moved to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. McManus. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Ballantine, Mr. MacAskill, Mr. Howell & Mr. McManus all voting aye by roll call.” (Motion: Howell, second: McManus)
From the Harwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s agendas and minutes portal (2025 on) and its archived Agendas & Minutes page (2012–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle (William F. Galvin and file photos) and the Handler For Harwich campaign website.
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